Obituaries

Jun 16, 2016

Joanne R. Mindestrom, 85, of Knife River, passed away on Thursday June 16, 2016 in Chris Jensen Nursing Home.  She was born in Duluth on May 31, 1931 to Raymond and Lillian Glockle.  Joanne graduated from Duluth Central High School.  She married Bernard Mindestrom on May 28, 1960.  Joanne had been a member at Knife River Lutheran...

Jun 15, 2016

Donald “Don” Freimuth, age 92, of Duluth, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  A lifelong Duluth resident, he was born September 12, 1923 to David “Dick” and Reine (Eisenstaedt) Freimuth.  Don married Gita Hart on August 13, 1944 in Duluth.  He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II.  Don was a member of...

Jun 15, 2016

Linda M. Poulin, 67, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday June 15, 2016.  She was born in Duluth on May 1, 1949 to Thomas and Helmi Mackey.  Linda graduated from Duluth Central High School, and attended UMD and Lake Superior College.  She worked at Park Point Manor as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, volunteered at St. Michael’s Used a Bit,...

Jun 11, 2016

Carol Ann Emerson, age 70, of Duluth, died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Solvay Hospice House.  She was born September 1, 1945 in Eveleth, Minn. to Edward L. and Zora (Milanovich) Kosteliz.  Carol was a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Duluth.  She married Vernon M. Emerson on December 28, 1968 at St. John’s Church in Biwabik,...

Jun 8, 2016

Warren Tyacke 92, of Duluth, died on June 8, 2016, at Marywood of Benedictine Health Center.

Born in Duluth on April 29, 1924. Parents were George and Gladys Tyacke.

After graduating from Central High School in 1942, Warren served in the Army Air Force from 1943 – 1946, he was crew chief for B-24 bomber...

Jun 8, 2016

Janice Faye Meyer, 91, of Duluth, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 8, 2016 at the Benedictine Health Center.

Born to Carl and Eunice Johnson on May 17, 1925 in the small farming community of Osmond, Neb., Janice Johnson later moved to Sioux City, Iowa after high school for work. It was there that she...

Jun 8, 2016

Mary Martha Margaret Dulinski, 97, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Benedictine Health Center.Mary was born in Duluth, September 28, 1918, to Valere and Julia Plets.  Growing up she went to Lakewood school. She met and married the love of her life June 21, 1941.

Mary enjoyed playing cards, baking, reading,...

Jun 7, 2016

Nancy Barcelona, 61 of Duluth died Tuesday, June 7, 2015 at Bayshore Health Center after a battle with cancer.   Nancy was born November 26, 1954 in Duluth to John and Dorothy (Carroll) Barcelona.  She enjoyed working at the Fond-du-Luth Casino in maintenance.   Nancy loved fishing with her friends from work: playing Poker Slots; she was a talented artist and...

Jun 1, 2016

Rosella J. Dickinson, 64, of Biwabik, formerly of St. Cloud, and Big Lake, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth, MN.  She was born in St. Cloud on July 14, 1951 to Stephen and Gertrude Rudolph the youngest of 13 children.  Rose graduated from St. Cloud Tech...

Jun 1, 2016

Ruby Jean (Iverson) Barrett’s earthly journey ended on Wednesday June 1, 2016 at Chris Jensen Care Center with those who cared for her this past year by her side, Thank You all.  Ruby was born on January 16, 1924 in Mahnomen, MN, graduated from Mahnomen H.S. and attended many of her class reunions over her lifetime.  Ruby has met...

May 26, 2016

Beverly Rose Witzman, 68, of Duluth, died Thursday, May 26, 2016.  She was born in Greenbush, Minn. May 21, 1948 to Joseph Peter and Genevieve “Shirley” (Bergsnev) Witzman.  Bev was a 1966 graduate of Duluth Central High School, and a graduate of the College of St. Scholastica.  She was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic...

May 25, 2016

Cheryl Ann LeBeau, 62, of Duluth, passed away peacefully in the Benedictine Health Center on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

Cheryl was born in Duluth, June 25, 1953 to Samuel and Phyllis Jannetta.  She graduated from Denfield High School, and also University of Minnesota Duluth.  She was a devoted Christian who will be remembered for her...

May 23, 2016

Paul H. Jacobson, 100, of Duluth died Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Martin Luther Care Center, Bloomington, MN.  Paul was born in St. Paul to Ernest H and Selma Elizabeth (Larson), on June 28, 1915. Woodrow Wilson was the President - the 28th.  Barack Obama - the 44th.  At 3 yrs of age the Jacobson family,...

May 18, 2016

Sister Barbara Ann (Amadeo) Vierzba, OSB, 72, died on May 18, 2016 at St. Scholastica Monastery. She entered the Duluth Benedictine Community on September 8, 1962, and made monastic profession on July 11, 1964. She celebrated her Silver Jubilee in 1989 and her Golden Jubilee in 2014.

Sister Barbara was born in Brainerd, Minnesota, on...

May 16, 2016

John “Jack” W. Christen, 93 of Duluth died Monday, May 16, 2016 in his home with his family by his side.  Jack was born in Banff, Alberta, Canada on January 2, 1923 to Charles and Hazel Christen. Jack married Theresa L. “Tess” Lovich on August 26, 1943.

He served in the Air Force during WW...

May 16, 2016

Daryl Timothy O'Connell, 63, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 16, 2016.

Daryl was born in Duluth, June 15 1952 to David and Millicent.  He graduated from Proctor High School and then went on to become a master electrician; was a self-contractor, and was currently working with North Country Electric.

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May 15, 2016

Steven “Stavros” Edward Nelson, 68, of Esko, died peacefully Sunday, May 15, 2016.

Stavros was born April 1, 1948 to Clifford and Helen.  He spent his childhood in Knife River, and he graduated from Two Harbors High School.  After high school he joined the Coast Guard where he served in search and rescue,...

May 13, 2016

Frederick “Fred” J. Carlson, 68 of Island Lake, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 13, 2016 in his home. Fred was born November 28, 1947 in Duluth to Walter and Mary Carlson. He married Lynn Orrey in December of 1965. He served as a Marine in the Vietnam War, unfortunately, like many Fred felt the effects of Agent Orange the...

May 13, 2016

Joy L. Lewis, 71, a lifelong resident of Duluth passed away on Friday May 13, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in Duluth on November 28, 1944 to Walter and Florence Lewis. Joy graduated from Duluth East High School Class of 1963. She had worked for North Shore Bank, St. Luke’s Hospital and had retired from HDC...

May 12, 2016

Kathleen Irene Dinkel, 82, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2016 at St. Eligius Health Center following health issues with heart and kidney disease.

Kathleen Irene, the daughter of Mary Bridgett (Raden) and William Robert Rooney, was born March 2, 1934 in Ladysmith, WI.  She married Frederick William Dinkel on February 13, 1962 in Duluth....